Frontiers in Agricultural Research : Food, Health, Environment, and Communities

This volume reports on a study carried out by the National Research Council on the US Department of Agriculture's Research, Education, and Economics (REE) mission areas to determine new areas of research. The study includes discussion of the present organization of the USDA; the objectives of its research, education, and economics mission; public perceptions of the USDA's role; and recent technological innovations, including biotechnology. Quality assurance and the use of interdisciplinary research are discussed. Several recommendations are offered in conclusion. Not indexed. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR